Sheffield,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc Cancer Biology and Therapeutics in Sheffield United Kingdom | The University of Sheffield
The University of Sheffield
|
Sheffield United Kingdom
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
32,350
(c. USD43,289.15)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The program offers research-focused instruction in core cancer biology, clinical oncology, and cutting-edge treatments like immunotherapy and precision medicine. The intensive six-month research component serves as ideal preparation for doctoral studies or careers in healthcare and pharmaceuticals.
This program bridges laboratory cancer research with patient treatments, exploring cancer's scientific foundations, clinical diagnosis and care approaches, modern research technologies, and how discoveries become therapies in fields such as immunotherapy. Students spend six months working full-time on a research project with leading teams to build essential research competencies.
Career prospects
This program provides excellent PhD preparation and opens doors to cancer research careers in pharmaceuticals and healthcare. Alumni now hold research and laboratory positions at prestigious universities and institutes.
Some graduates have entered the NHS Scientific Training Program or pursued medical degrees, while others have joined pharmaceutical and biotech companies.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
You'll need at least a 2:1 in a relevant life science undergraduate degree (eg Biochemistry, Biology, Genetics, Molecular Biology or a degree in veterinary science or medicine).
A 2:2 degree may be acceptable depending on an interview and assessment of your past achievements. Medical students can intercalate after completing three years of their medical degree.
IELTS - Overall score of 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in each component, TOEFL- Overall score of 95 with a minimum of 21 in Listening, 22 in Reading, 23 in Speaking and 22 in Writing,
A 2:2 degree may be acceptable depending on an interview and assessment of your past achievements. Medical students can intercalate after completing three years of their medical degree.
IELTS - Overall score of 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in each component, TOEFL- Overall score of 95 with a minimum of 21 in Listening, 22 in Reading, 23 in Speaking and 22 in Writing,
Tuition
GBP
32,350